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Cheap city break Barcelona

aerial view of city buildings during daytime

Barcelona combineert the mediterrane strandleven with the Catalaanse culture and the surrealistische werk or Gaudí. A flight from Schiphol costs average €70-200 return, and a vierdaagse city break

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When is the best tijd to go?

May, June, September and October are ideal: sun, 22-28°C and kalme sea. July and August are busy and expensive, especially during festivals as Sónar. November to March is cheap and cultureel without the hitte.

The best neighborhoods in Barcelona

  • Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) Medieval kern with the cathedral and small plaatsjes, lake charme than La Rambla.
  • El Born Trendy with design-shops, tapas-bars and the Picasso Museum.
  • Gràcia Locally and authentic, with buurtfeesten in August and affordable eetgelegenheden.
  • Eixample Modernisme-architectuur (Casa Batlló, La Pedrera) on a schaakbord-patroon.
  • Barceloneta Strandwijk with chiringuitos, perfect for zonsondergang and paella.

Top 5 things to do in Barcelona

  • Sagrada Família Gaudí's onvoltooide cathedral, book tickets in advance (€26-40).
  • Park Güell Mozaïek-park above the city with view about Barcelona (€10 in advance gereserveerd).
  • Boqueria-market Versmarkt on La Rambla, perfect for lunch below €15.
  • Tapas-tour El Born Bomba's, patatas bravas and cava, €30-40 for a evening uit.
  • Beach + Montjuïc Strandwandeling or Barceloneta to the magische fontein or Montjuïc.

Flights + transport from the Netherlands

Direct from Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) in 2 hour. KLM, Vueling, easyJet and Transavia fly daily. Locally: metro for €2,40 per ride, T-Casual for 10 ritten costs €12.

What costs a trip to Barcelona?

Hostel beds from €25, mid-range hotels around €100-150, vacation rentals via Vrbo around €110 per night for two. Food: menu del día for €12-15 's middags, dinner €20-30.

Hostel
from €15
Hotel mid-range
€60-150/night
Flight return
from €450 per person
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Frequently asked questions about Barcelona

When is the best tijd around to Barcelona te go?

May, June, September and October are ideal: sun, 22-28°C and kalme sea.

Which neighborhood is the best around in Barcelona te stays?

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) is a goede first chice: Medieval kern with the cathedral and small plaatsjes, lake charme than La Rambla.

How do I get from the Netherlands in Barcelona?

Direct from Schiphol to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) in 2 hour.

What costs a trip to Barcelona?

Hostel beds from €25, mid-range hotels around €100-150, vacation rentals via Vrbo around €110 per night for two.

🗺️ Where do you want to stay in Barcelona?

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